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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.97, 414.91 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.97, 414.91 and 238.45 is: 357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.97 : 414.91 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.97/414.91 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.97x = 414.91 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.97x = 98,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,935.29/276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.21

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